Training activity information
Details
Investigate complex craniofacial deformity treatment using simple single vector distraction
Exploring the device options and present the definitive treatment plan to the multidisciplinary team
Type
Developmental training activity (DTA)
Evidence requirements
Evidence the activity has been undertaken by the trainee.
Reflection on the activity at one or more time points after the event including learning from the activity and/or areas of the trainees practice for development.
An action plan to implement learning and/or to address skills or knowledge gaps identified.
Considerations
- Patient centred care and support
- Indications for treatment
- Gather relevant clinical and technical information required to plan the case
- Alternative device manufacturers for novel designs
- Psychological, aesthetic and functional nature of the dento/skeletal deformity and its impact on the patient
- Patient expectations
- Information requirements to make the device selection
- Surgery and activation
- Impact of plan/design on patient quality of life
Relevant learning outcomes
| # | Outcome |
|---|---|
| # 1 |
Outcome
Deliver quality patient centred care with the best interests of patients in all elements of practice. |
| # 2 |
Outcome
Practice in accordance with local and national health and safety policies, regulatory requirements and overall service governance. |
| # 3 |
Outcome
Communicate effectively with patients, relatives, healthcare professionals and other stakeholders. |
| # 4 |
Outcome
Identify patients who need further specialist support and refer to the appropriate healthcare specialist. |
| # 5 |
Outcome
Analyse and interpret patient investigations, multimodal imaging and information. |
| # 6 |
Outcome
Perform clinical investigations, formulate treatment plans and manufacture medical devices to a safe clinical standard. |
| # 7 |
Outcome
Prepare surgical treatment plans for complex head and neck surgery. |
| # 8 |
Outcome
Select appropriate biomedical materials and components/instrumentation used in the treatment of patients and the manufacture of custom-made medical devices. |
| # 9 |
Outcome
Practice in partnership with other clinical specialisms as part of a multidisciplinary team and understand their roles and their impact on patient care and pathway. |
| # 10 |
Outcome
Apply the principals of a quality management system to their professional practice. |
| # 12 |
Outcome
Assess and interpret patients’ needs to provide customised treatment dependent on medical, physical, social and psychological requirements. |